20 most-anticipated concerts in the Baltimore area for fall 2018

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Driven by signature guitar work that’s both delicate and intricate, New Jersey indie-rock quintet Real Estate’s warm sound unfurls at an unhurried pace, like the best summer nights. Coming days before the start of fall, the show — which will likely feature material from Real Estate’s fourth album, 2017’s “In Mind” — should feel like a proper send-off to the season. Wet Tuna will also perform. 7 p.m. Sept. 11 at the Ottobar, 2549 N. Howard St., Remington. $20-$23. 410-662-0069, theottobar.com.

It’s a homecoming show for the rapper whose fans call him Peggy. Now based in Los Angeles, JPEGMAFIA — born Barrington Hendricks — formed his persona as a must-see, must-hear talent in Baltimore, and has only seen his star considerably rise nationally since he dropped his best work-to-date, “Veteran,” in January. And Charm City has remained on his mind, naming the record’s opening track after the Bell Foundry, the now-shuttered DIY space where he recorded and performed. 8 p.m. Sept. 14 at the Metro Gallery, 1700 N. Charles St., Station North. $15. 410-244-0899, themetrogallery.net.

Recently, the summer concert season has felt predictable and bland, led by music festivals with the requisite big names across many genres, filling time on multiple stages.

This fall, however, is considerably more varied and interesting. It’s a time to reconnect with old favorites, often pushing new albums, or to see if the buzz surrounding a rising band is real. Sometimes, it’s an opportunity to see if a classic act still has it. Either way, the fall tends to grab music fans’ imaginations, and this season should be no different.